the five factors driving the growing epidemic of unmotivated boys and underachieving young men
Sax, Leonard
2009
Examines the possible reasons why American boys, from kindergarten to college, are less resilient and ambitious than twenty years ago, discussing the causes of failure in school and at home and presenting a series of practical solutions.
Dan Bylsma, a member of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks of the National Hockey League, joins with his father to provide information and inspiration for young people who are interested in pursuing a career in hockey or other professional sports, and discuss the life lessons to be learned along the way.
Thirteen prominent sports figures, including Martina Navratilova and Magic Johnson, tell of their biggest blunders and heartbreaks and how they managed to recover and go on to greater glory.
Presents twenty-five biographical sketches of individuals who have made an impact upon the lives of others and includes profiles of Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein, Helen Keller, Jim Thorpe, Michael Jordon, Heather Whitestone, and more.
